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How to get fromSan Francisco to Pacific Groveby bus, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco to Pacific Grove by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, line 20 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Salinas Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tylerbus bus 20
    4h 16m

  2. Drive 114 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco to Pacific Grovecar car 114 mi
    2h 8m
    $21–31

  3. Caltrain, train

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train Local Weekday / ...
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    6h 16m
    $40–69

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus Monterey Airbus from airport
    4h 45m
    $67–85

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Map of how to get from San Francisco to Pacific Grove.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 127.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Pacific Grove, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Lighthouse / Carmel via Salinas Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Lighthouse / Carmel via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Salinas, Salinas, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 6h 16m.

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